jugular UK /ˈd͡ʒʌɡ.jʊl.ə/US /ˈd͡ʒʌɡ.jəl.ɚ/adjective 4noun 2forms 1 adjective4 •Relating to, or located near, the neck or throat. •Of or pertaining to the jugular vein. •Having ventral fins attached under the throat. •(humorous) Relating to juggling. noun[in the plural]2 •Any critical vulnerability.It was vicious; he went for the jugular. •Ellipsis of jugular vein. formsjugulars
